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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) works in close collaboration with the licensed Advanced Practice Clinician to evaluate the patient’s reason for visit. All patient care activities are undertaken with the delegation/supervision of a licensed professional. In accordance with VIP standards and licensure regulations, under the adequate supervision of a licensed professional, the LPN uses and documents the nursing process to plan, delivery and evaluate goal-focused, individualized, safe, age-specific care for patients.

Customer Service a) Uses current technology to pull patients expeditiously from waiting rooms to exam areas. Planning and Managing Care a) Gathers screening and other data for the health care team. b) Demonstrates individual and team accountability by meeting basic patient/family needs: o Accompanies patients/families to exam rooms o Prepares patient for examination o Performs diagnostic testing (e.g., c) Works with MD/provider to maintain efficient, effective clinic flow; d) Assists MD/provider with routine office procedure and collects lab specimens e) Maintains patient’s charts and other patient care documents within the electronic health record. f) Prepares diagnostic testing requisitions. g) Communicates patient needs to MD/provider through accurate use of electronic health record task system. h) Ensures cleanliness of exam room equipment, instruments; and keeps exam rooms adequately stocked. i) Notifies appropriate staff member when supply inventory is low to ensure that clinic is adequately stocked. Patient/Family Education Distributes patient family education material as directed by providers. nebulizer training)

Develops and achieves personal and professional goals. Participates in the quality improvement through data collection and documentation.

Communication and Collaboration Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team. Coordinate’s clinic flow to optimize efficiencies. Personal behavior positively influences environment. Lab Duties Analysis of specimens o Identifies and processes patient samples using appropriate laboratory protocol, inclusive of laboratory safety protocol. o Performs analysis using appropriate procedures including reagent preparation and appropriate QC. o Operates instruments and equipment accurately and efficiently using established protocol and QC checks. o Completes analysis within established time deadlines. Evaluation of results o Evaluates results obtained from patient and QC samples to assure validity before reporting values. o Performs and documents corrective and preventive maintenance and instrument function checks and records per department policy and protocol, both routine and periodic. o Recognizes and documents instrument malfunction and takes corrective action by performing repairs or notifying a supervisor. o Restocks, documents receipt of, opening, and expiration

Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.

Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options

Dental and /or vision plan

403 (b) retirement plan

Paid Time off (flex PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)

Short-Long term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team’s performance with occasional guidance.

Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderbilt University Medical Center